Gosport
Gosport
The coastal town of Gosport is on a peninsula on the western side of Portsmouth Harbour. The town is linked to Portsmouth by the Gosport Ferry, which runs regularly throughout the day.
Gosport has a long history dating back to the 12th century, when it was first mentioned in historical records. The town’s name is thought to derive from ‘Goose Port’, in reference to the large number of geese that used to live in the area.
Gosport is a popular tourist destination, with a variety of attractions and activities to enjoy. The town’s seafront is home to a number of hotels, restaurants and cafes, as well as a playground and an outdoor swimming pool. For those interested in history, there are several
Created: 22 May 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Gosport
Local History around Gosport
There are some historic monuments around including:
Fortifications S of Trinity ChurchPortsmouth Dockyard, the Block Mills and Stores 35 and 36Fort BrockhurstPortchester CastleMotte and bailey castle near Apple Dumpling Bridge, south of RownerFort FarehamPoint Battery including King Edward's Tower and Square TowerFuntley ironworks, site ofTitchfield Abbey and fishpondsNo 1 Battery, Stokes Bay LinesFortifications N of Mumby RoadFort ElsonGilkicker fortFort BlockhouseFormer Board of Ordnance Gunwharf, HMS VernonLong Curtain, King's Bastion and Spur RedoubtNo. 5 Battery, Stokes Bay LinesSpitbank FortSouthwick brewhouseFort NelsonWorld War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (P12) at Monument FarmSouthwick PrioryEarthwork defences at Priddy's HardFort SouthwickFort MoncktonFort SouthwickGunboat Traverser SystemStony Bridge, TitchfieldPortsmouth Garrison churchPortsmouth Dockyard, the DocksFort Grange.
